Author:Mark Douglas-Home
The gripping and atmospheric mystery about one boy's disappearance from an isolated but bleakly beautiful island on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean . . .
'A fine series of detective novels' SUNDAY TIMES 'CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH'
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Five years ago, fourteen-year-old Max Wheeler disappeared from Priest's Island.
It's a close-knit local community. There are no secrets.
Except what happened to Max.
None of the police or private investigations have shed any light on what happened.
But there is one man who is yet to take on the case: The Sea Detective.
Cal McGill is an oceanographer and unique investigator who uses his knowledge of tides, winds and currents to solve mysteries no-one else can.
But Cal is an unwelcome stranger who must navigate the tensions between Max's inconsolable father, the broken family he has neglected, and the embittered locals, resentful after years of suspicion.
As Cal arrives, a violent storm approaches, threatening to completely cut off the island, with a possible murderer at large . . .
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'The Malice of Waves is the first novel literally to give me nightmares . . . for a crime novel that's surely a mark of distinction' Herald
'Really good stuff, full of atmosphere, and accomplished in both prose and plot' Morning Star
Praise for Mark Douglas-Home:
'A first-class mystery - perplexing and at times disturbing' i
'Intelligence, imagination and lucid writing' The Times
'I'm completely addicted to this series' Dermot O'Leary
The Malice of Waves is the first novel literally to give me nightmares ... for a crime novel that's surely a mark of distinction
—— HeraldStewing pot of intrigue and mystery... another super read
—— LovereadingReally good stuff, full of atmosphere, and accomplished in both prose and plot
—— Morning StarThe Malice of Waves is the first novel literally to give me nightmares . . . for a crime novel that's surely a mark of distinction
—— HeraldStunning from start to finish. I devoured it in one sitting. The best book I've read this year. If you liked GONE GIRL, you'll love this. Fiona Barton is a major new talent.
—— M J ArlidgeAn unsettling, compulsive tale
—— GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGDark, compelling and utterly unputdownable. My book of the year so far
—— C. L. Taylor, author of THE ACCIDENT and THE LIEA book you’ll drop everything to whip through
—— GLAMOURA cleverly conceived, interesting novel
—— LITERARY REVIEWA complex, intriguing heroine and a dark, unsettling story makes this a real page-turner.
—— Woman & HomeA skilful, tautly written thriller
—— REDShe tells her tale with a realism and restraint that add to its shattering impact
—— PUBLISHERS WEEKLY‘A brilliant, enthralling debut’
—— Jill MansellA terrifically chilling exploration of the darkness at the heart of a seemingly ordinary marriage, the life of quiet desperation behind a neat suburban door. Gripping and horribly plausible
—— Tammy CohenGritty, emotional and so believable
—— ESSENTIALSNext year’s The Girl on the Train
—— THE BOOKSELLERThe Widow is generating a huge buzz
—— SUNDAY MAILWill keep you gripped till the end
—— CANDISA highly enjoyable first novel... Gripping
—— READER’S DIGESTPre-order for next year
—— PRIMAA creepy, but gripping, read that will keep you up all night
—— BESTFiona Barton is perceptive, empathetic and a talented writer...this is a promising debut from a talented writer.
—— Daily ExpressA strikingly strong story, executed with fierce professionalism and rings true from page one... This has bestseller written all over it.
—— Daily MailJust amazing. A mix of Patricia Highsmith with the very best of Ruth Rendell. This is going to be a huge hit
—— Ken BruenA gripping crime thriller... It's a chilling, twisting tale.
—— Independent 'i'Strong female leads give this haunting thriller added bite. The Widow is deserving of its accolades.
—— IndependentThe Widow is feminist, weighty and scarily plausible. It will haunt you.
—— Independent
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